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Negligence Lawsuit Filed After Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak

8/21/2025

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Rising Sun Construction and Skanska USA face a lawsuit for negligence linked to a Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem, causing five deaths and over 100 illnesses.
Attorney Ben Crump asserts the outbreak was preventable due to inadequate stormwater management from cooling towers at Harlem Hospital.
Affected workers are seeking compensation and reforms to prevent future outbreaks.
Rev. Al Sharpton addressed community concerns at a news conference.

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Story summary

Rising Sun Construction and Skanska USA face a lawsuit for negligence linked to a Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem, causing five deaths and over 100 illnesses.
Attorney Ben Crump asserts the outbreak was preventable due to inadequate stormwater management from cooling towers at Harlem Hospital.
Affected workers are seeking compensation and reforms to prevent future outbreaks.
Rev. Al Sharpton addressed community concerns at a news conference.